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Council news 25 Oct 2023

Tamariki and rangatahi drive change for Auckland

Auckland's tamariki and rangatahi have spoken – and in response, the city’s Mayor and Councillors are finding new pathways to up our game plan.

Council news 24 Oct 2023

Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau

Two species of exotic caulerpa have been found in Tāmaki Makaurau. It is critical that all Aucklanders, from boat users to beach goers, understand how to recognise exotic caulerpa and how to avoid spreading it.

Council news 20 Oct 2023

Public health warning lifted for Lake Wainamu

Recent water testing returned positive for leptospira (the bacteria that causes leptospirosis) at Lake Wainamu and we’re asking the public to avoid direct contact with the lake and the stream while further testing is carried out.

Council news 17 Oct 2023

Albany Stadium Pool bathroom a win for wheelchair users

A new accessible changing room facility has opened at Albany Stadium Pool, providing the first public bathroom for Auckland pool users with any type of mobility requirement.

Council news 17 Oct 2023

Farewell but not goodbye: a new chapter for Te Hononga Akoranga COMET

Auckland Council has farewelled one of its council-controlled organisations, Te Hononga Akoranga COMET, as it embarks on a new chapter as a standalone organisation.

Council news 13 Oct 2023

Auckland Council helps Auckland become more age-friendly

Progress on how well Auckland is looking after our older residents has been outlined in the Auckland Council’s Age Friendly Auckland annual report.

Council news 13 Oct 2023

Advisory Panels outline key priorities for three-year term

Auckland Council’s six demographic advisory panels outlined to the Mayor and Councillors what they think needs to be done in the next three years to support their communities in our region.

Council news 12 Oct 2023

Auckland Council reaffirms its commitment to Māori cultural wellbeing

Auckland Council has released its Te Pūrongo a Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau Ngā Huanga Māori / Auckland Council Group Māori Outcomes Report for 2022-2023, now in its fifth edition.

Council news 11 Oct 2023

Keeping the Tūpuna Maunga protected from Guy Fawkes fire damage

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority will once again be closing the Maunga leading up to Guy Fawkes due to devastating fires in 2019 and 2020.

Council news 10 Oct 2023

Tap into the Watercare App

With the days getting longer and warmer, now is a great time to download Watercare’s customer app and keep a closer eye on your water usage.

Council news 9 Oct 2023

New Acting Chair for Auckland Transport

Mark Darrow appointed as Acting AT Board Chair until selection of a permanent chair is complete.

Council news 6 Oct 2023

Staying away from the Waitematā this weekend

This weekend and the coming days, we’re continuing to ask the public to heed advice to stay out of the Waitematā Harbour – no matter how great the water looks!

Council news 6 Oct 2023

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill new auto-gate significantly damaged

Early this morning, Tūpuna Maunga Authority received news from the site maintenance team that the recently built auto-gate at the Manukau Road entrance at Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill had been significantly damaged.

Council news 5 Oct 2023

Auckland Council's commitment to Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach

Safety assured at Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach with seasonal restrictions to 2026.

Plans / Projects 5 Oct 2023

Events in Tāmaki Makaurau for all to enjoy with support of Auckland Council

A range of diverse events across Tāmaki Makaurau have been given a helping hand.